NEET Biology question

*Bt* toxin kills insects by

(A)Inhibiting protein synthesis
(B)Generating excessive heat
(C)Creating pores in the midgut epithelial cells, leading to cell swelling and lysisCorrect
(D)Obstructing a biosynthetic pathway

Answer: (C)

Solution

Once activated by the alkaline insect gut, the *Bt* toxin binds to receptors on the midgut epithelial cells and creates pores in their membranes, causing

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